Wooden Star Christmas Ornament from Germany
A handcrafted wooden star-shaped ornament designed for hanging on Christmas trees, featuring intricate carvings and a loop for ribbon attachment. It falls under HTS 9505.10.1500 as a wooden article specifically for Christmas festivities, not incorporating pearls, stones, or precious metals as major components.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the ornament is primarily wood (over 50% by weight) to avoid reclassification to plastic or metal subheadings
• Include certificates of wood origin to comply with Lacey Act requirements for imported wood products
• Label as 'Christmas ornament' to distinguish from general wooden decorations under Chapter 44